Golden Gate Shrine 895-NS-FY26-001
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Cemetery Administration (NCA) has issued a presolicitation notice for Solicitation Number 36C78626B0024, titled "National Shrine Project at Golden Gate National Cemetery." This opportunity is for a complete section renovation at the cemetery in San Bruno, CA. The procurement is 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns, with an estimated value between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000. The full solicitation is anticipated to be posted on SAM.gov on or about May 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for providing all personnel, management, supplies, transportation, equipment, and supervision for a comprehensive section renovation. Key tasks include:
- Site surveying, preparing grading plans, and headstone realignment plans.
- Vegetation removal, grading, and drainage improvements.
- Excavation and backfill operations.
- Headstone identification/tagging, handling, re-installation, and cleaning.
- Installation of a flat marker geogrid support system.
- Turf renovation, with specific windows for completion (April 15 - June 30 and August 15 - October 15).
- Overall site restoration, adhering to NCA standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (for a future construction contract).
- Period of Performance: 365 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.
- Estimated Value: $2,000,000 to $5,000,000.
- Solicitation Release: On or about May 20, 2026, on SAM.gov.
- Published Date: May 13, 2026.
Eligibility & Submission
- Set-Aside: This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.
- Eligibility Requirements: Firms must be verified in the SBA database (CVE seal), registered in SAM.gov, and represent their SDVOSB eligibility and small business status under the assigned NAICS code at the time of bid submission and prior to award.
- Submission Details: The full solicitation will contain specific instructions for response submittal, including the due date and time.
- Bonds: A Bid Bond will be required, and Performance and Payment Bonds may be required from the awarded contractor.
Additional Notes
- NAICS Code: 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors), with a size standard of $19.0 Million.
- Product Service Code (PSC): Y1PZ (Construction of Other Non-building Facilities).
- Place of Performance: Golden Gate National Cemetery, 1300 Sneath Ln, San Bruno, CA 94066.
- Point of Contact: Michael Giaquinto, Michael.Giaquinto2@VA.GOV. Telephone requests will not be accepted.